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UN draft resolution calls on countries to phase out coal and subsidies for fossil fuels

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The first draft resolution of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was released on Tuesday. The draft is divided into eight sub-topics focusing on each issue the countries have decided to focus on. C above pre-industrial levels.

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Representatives of small islands and developing countries walk out of UN climate change conference

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” Gomez said on X that the budget draft was “negotiated behind the backs of many countries including Panama.” trillion by 2030. Similar calls to end “political games” at the UN were made by AOSIS Chair Cedric Schuster.

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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

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It is still in draft form and much of the wording is in square brackets, indicating that it has not yet been agreed amongst the parties. It has suggested that the parties consider adopting a resolution on marine geoengineering and provided draft text for discussion at the upcoming meeting.

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Extension of deadline (to 10 January 2025) for Call for Papers for Special Issue of the Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy on the theme, “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa”

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2021): The Private Side of Transforming our World – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law. ABOUT THE PROJECT Read more about the project The Private Side of Transforming our World UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law here

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The Czech Climate Case: Uncertainty after the Case’s Dismissal

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Czech Republic ), finding that the European Union (EU)s commitment to reduce emissions by 55 percent by 2030 is a collective obligation, not an individual one for Czechia. percent reduction by 2030. In the EU Member States, cases referring to the 55% target have appeared also in Spain and Belgium. 267 TFEU was not commenced).

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Understanding Unsuccessful Climate Litigation: The Spanish Greenpeace Case

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Under Annex 1 of the EU Regulation, by 2030, Spain must have reduced its GHG emissions by 37.7% The PNIEC and the Law on Climate Change include a target of GHG emission reduction of 23% by 2030 compared to 1990. The EU presents the NDC as one Party ( Regulation (EU) 2018/842 ). compared to 2005.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Federal Government 5%. Paralegal Career Choice.